EPA to hold Region 1 listening session on its new lead strategy March 8

On Oct. 28, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its draft “Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities” (known as its “lead strategy”) for public comment.

The EPA will be holding virtual listening sessions in each of its 10 regions during February and early March to seek input from communities affected by lead contamination. The EPA is encouraging the public to share thoughts on how to address lead issues in their communities during these regional sessions, which begin at 6 p.m.

Click here to register for the Region 1 (New England) session on March 8.

Registration is required to attend a session, and the ZoomGOV platform allows a maximum of 1,000 participants. The registration process provides an opportunity to sign up to provide verbal comments. Interpretation and disability access support will be provided.

Oral comments will be limited to three minutes per person. The EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond formally during the listening session to any comments or information presented. A transcript of the listening session will be included in the docket for this action.

Those unable to attend the session for their geographic area are encouraged to register for another regional session that better fits their schedule. Those who are unable to attend any of the listening sessions may submit written comments at www.regulations.gov (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OEM- 2021-0762) through March 16.

Visit the EPA website to learn more about the draft lead strategy and the schedule for public listening sessions.